Founding Team Intern - Business Development & Community

Children today face unprecedented challenges: 9 hours of daily screen time eroding attention spans, social media amplifying psychological vulnerabilities, and AI reshaping how we think and learn.

About Us

ThinkHumanly is a social enterprise creating physical activity books that teach children (ages 8-18) and adults how to navigate modern life through hands-on, offline learning.

What we teach:

• Social-emotional learning and empathy
• Digital citizenship and AI ethics
• Civic engagement and child rights
• Critical thinking and decision-making

Who we serve:

• Schools seeking SEL and citizenship education
• Corporates building DEI and emotional intelligence programs

We're at day zero - pre-funding, just launched - building our first customer base.

The Role

Work directly with the founding team (LSE, IIM Ahmedabad, UCL alumni) to:

Build Partnerships (70%)

• Research and identify target schools and corporates
• Develop outreach strategies and close deals
• Manage relationships and pilot programs
• Help shape our go-to-market strategy

Grow Community (30%)

• Manage social media presence
• Create content about education, empathy, child development
• Build engagement with educators and HR professionals

Compensation

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You're a Fit If You:

? Care about education, child development, or social impact

? Are strategic and can prioritize ruthlessly

? Have strong communication skills

? Are comfortable with outreach and sales

? Thrive in early-stage, ambiguous environments

? Want to build something from scratch

How to Apply

We need strategic thinking AND proven execution.

Email [HIDDEN TEXT] with subject: Founding Team Intern - [Your Name]

The Challenge (500-750 words total):

You're our first hire. We have zero customers, amazing products, and two markets (schools and corporates).

Your mission: Help us get our first 5 customers in 90 days.

Answer these:

1. Where do we start

   Schools or corporates first Why

2. Who specifically

   Your ideal first customer in detail

3. How do we reach them

   Month 1 execution plan

4. Should we partner

   Any partnerships that would help With whom and why

5. What could go wrong

   Your biggest assumption and how to test it

6. Show us you execute.

   Share ONE specific example where you delivered measurable results. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the outcome (Could be academic, professional, extracurricular, or personal)

Also include:

• Your resume/CV
• Cover Letter (AI writing is fine but we are looking for your thoughts and what drives you)
• Any relevant links (LinkedIn, portfolio, previous work)

will not be considered.

We Promise:

• Every submission is read within 5 days
• If we like your thinking, we'll invite you to talk - guaranteed.
• If not, we'll tell you honestly.

Questions Email [HIDDEN TEXT]

We're building something that matters. Join us.